Patents by Inventor Osamu Nakayama

Osamu Nakayama has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • SUPPORT MEMBER
    Publication number: 20180216643
    Abstract: A support member is for supporting a conductive member such as an electrical wire and is for installation in an automatic transmission, and includes a main body portion made of a resin and plates that are made of a metal and are to be fixed to the body of the automatic transmission via bolts. The main body portion has attachment portions to which the plates are attached, and elastic lock portions that project within the attachment portions and have elasticity capable of restricting removal of the plates from the attachment portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Kosuke SONE, Osamu NAKAYAMA, Tetsuji TANAKA, Mitsutoshi MORITA
  • WIRING MODULE
    Publication number: 20180212224
    Abstract: A wiring module includes: a connection member that electrically connects adjacent positive and negative electrode terminals of a plurality of power storage elements that include the electrode terminals; and an insulating protector in which the connection member is arranged and that is attached to the plurality of power storage elements. Through holes are formed through the connection member, and the insulating protector includes locking portions that can lock to hole edge portions of the through holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Osamu NAKAYAMA, Katsushi MIYAZAKI, Seishi KIMURA
  • WIRING MODULE AND POWER STORAGE MODULE
    Publication number: 20180205062
    Abstract: A wiring module to be attached to a power storage element group in which a plurality of power storage elements having cathodes composed of a first metal and anodes composed of a second metal that is different from the first metal are aligned, includes: bus bars having first metal portions composed of the first metal and second metal portions composed of the second metal; an insulating protector for housing the bus bars; and detection terminals connected to the bus bars. The bus bars have overlapping portions at which portions of the first and second metal portions overlap, the overlapping portions have welded portions at which the first and second metal portions are welded, and the bus bars have terminal connection portions on which the detection terminals are overlaid, at positions different from the positions of the welded portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Osamu NAKAYAMA, Naoki FUKUSHIMA, Katsushi MIYAZAKI, Seishi KIMURA
  • Cell wiring module
    Patent number: 10020484
    Abstract: A cell wiring module is configured to include a plurality of connection members connecting adjacent electrode terminals of a plurality of single cells having positive and negative electrode terminals. The cell wiring module includes a first unit housing a housed connection member, and a second unit connected to the first unit by a linking connection member different from the housed connection member. Sliding occurs in the connection direction of the connection members between the linking connection member for connection and at least one of the first unit and the second unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventor: Osamu Nakayama
  • Structure for attaching temperature detection member to bus bar and wiring module
    Patent number: 10008836
    Abstract: A structure for attaching a temperature detection member to a bus bar includes: a bus bar that is overlaid on electrode terminals of single-cell batteries each having positive and negative electrode terminals and electrically connects adjacent electrode terminals of the plurality of single-cell batteries; and a temperature detection member configured to detect the temperature of the bus bar, wherein the temperature detection member includes a plate-shaped detection portion, the detection portion being overlaid on a region of the bus bar other than regions overlaid on the electrode terminals, and the detection portion has a crimped piece that is crimped to the bus bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignees: AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Osamu Nakayama, Ryouya Okamoto, Naoki Fukushima
  • Cell connection assembly
    Patent number: 9997757
    Abstract: A cell connection assembly includes a first unit holding one side in a connection direction of a long connection member, and a second unit holding the other side in the connection direction of the long connection member. The first unit and the second unit are configured to be slidable and movable with respect to the long connection member in the connection direction of the long connection member. Even when there is a dimensional error between a plurality of electric cells and the cell connection assembly attached thereto, positions of the first unit and the second unit relative to each other can be changed with the long connection member in response to the dimensional error.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Osamu Nakayama, Ryoya Okamoto, Mitsutoshi Morita
  • Wiring module
    Patent number: 9991495
    Abstract: Adjacent coupling units of a plurality of coupling units are slidably coupled via connecting members in a connection direction of the connecting members. Of the plurality of coupling units, one coupling unit of adjacent coupling units that are not coupled to each other via the corresponding connecting member includes an extension portion that is extended toward another connecting member that is different from the connecting member that couples the one coupling unit. The extension portion holds the other connecting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignees: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD., AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Osamu Nakayama, Mitsutoshi Morita
  • WIRING MODULE AND POWER STORAGE MODULE
    Publication number: 20180138485
    Abstract: A wiring module includes: plate-shaped connection members that connect adjacent positive and negative electrode terminals of a plurality of power storage elements that include the electrode terminals; holding portions that hold the connection members; and detection terminals that are arranged overlapping with the connection members and are configured to detect states of the power storage elements. The detection terminals can be welded to the connection members using a welding means arranged on a side opposite to the connection members. The holding portions are provided with welding protection portions that are arranged on surfaces opposite to surfaces on which the detection terminals are arranged, in regions of the connection members overlapped by the detection terminals, in a state in which the connection members are held in the holding portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Osamu NAKAYAMA, Seishi KIMURA
  • Wire harness attachment structure and wiring unit
    Patent number: 9963093
    Abstract: A wire harness attachment structure and a wiring unit that are capable of reducing the amount of work that is needed when attaching a wire harness. The wire harness attachment structure includes: a plate on which a wire harness is to be mounted; and a cover that covers a portion of the wire harness and is fixed to the plate. A locking portion that is provided for the cover is configured to be orientated to face, and to be inserted into, a lock receiving portion that is provided for the plate, and thus the locking portion is locked to the lock receiving portion, and the cover is fixed to the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignees: AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Kosuke Sone, Tetsuji Tanaka, Osamu Nakayama, Tomohide Maki
  • POWER STORAGE MODULE
    Publication number: 20180122574
    Abstract: A power storage module includes multiple power storage elements that each have cathode and anode electrode portions, connection members that connect the cathodes and anodes of the power storage elements and are fixed to the power storage elements by a fixing means, and an insulating protector that houses the connection members. The insulating protector includes opposing portions that oppose surfaces of the connection members, and withdrawal restriction portions that restrict withdrawal of the connection members from the other surface side. At least one of the opposing portions and the withdrawal restriction portions have a first clearance with respect to the connection members. The insulating protector further includes restriction portions that restrict movement relative to the power storage elements by an amount greater than or equal to a second clearance that is smaller than the first clearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Osamu NAKAYAMA, Seishi KIMURA, Katsushi MIYAZAKI
  • Wiring module
    Patent number: 9936594
    Abstract: A wiring module includes: an insulating protector that has connection member holding portions for holding connection members that electrically connect adjacent electrode terminals; and a temperature detection member that detects the temperature of one of the connection members. The temperature detection member has a temperature detection element, electrical wires that are connected to the temperature detection element, an element accommodating portion that accommodates the temperature detection element and from which the electrical wires extend, and a detection portion that is continuous with the element accommodating portion and is arranged to be in contact with the connection member. The insulating protector has a locking portion that locks the element accommodating portion on the outer side of the connection member holding portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Naoki Fukushima, Mitsutoshi Morita, Osamu Nakayama, Tetsuya Fujita
  • Cell wiring module
    Patent number: 9905831
    Abstract: A cell wiring module includes a first unit holding one side of a connection member in a connection direction on a first base plate that extends along the connection member; and a second unit holding the other side of the connection member in the connection direction on a second base plate that extends along the connection member. Sliding occurs in the connection direction of the connection member between the connection member and at least one of the first unit and the second unit. The first base plate that extends to a second base plate side and the second base plate that extends to a first base plate side extend to such positions that the connection member is not exposed on a single cell side in an area between the first base plate and the second base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventor: Osamu Nakayama
  • Battery wiring module
    Patent number: 9905832
    Abstract: Provided is a battery wiring module to be attached to a single cell group in which a plurality of single cells each having a positive electrode section and a negative electrode section are lined up, and to connect the electrode sections. The battery wiring module includes a connecting member configured to connect the electrode sections, and a protector by which the connecting member is held. The protector has a positioning section that is fitted to positioned sections formed in a single cell prior to the connecting member reaching the electrode sections when the battery wiring module is attached to the single cells. The positioning section is provided projecting farther to the single cell side than the connecting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LIMITED, SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LIMITED
    Inventor: Osamu Nakayama
  • Battery wiring module
    Patent number: 9893340
    Abstract: A battery wiring module may include connecting members for connecting adjacent electrode terminals to each other, an external connection terminal that is connectable to another device, and a resin protector having holding portions that hold the connecting members and the external connection terminal. A lid portion for covering the external connection terminal may be provided integrally with the resin protector via a first hinge. The lid portion may be provided with a second hinge having a hinge axis that is orthogonal to a hinge axis of the first hinge. A first lid portion that is formed by folding the first hinge and a second lid portion that is formed by folding the second hinge can be disposed in directions crossing each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Osamu Nakayama, Mitsutoshi Morita
  • CONNECTION MODULE
    Publication number: 20180006288
    Abstract: A connection module configured to connect a plurality of battery packs having positive and negative electrode terminals, the connection module including an insulating member having a holding portion that holds a bus bar configured to connect electrode terminals of adjacent battery packs, and a temperature detection portion that detects the temperature of the bus bar, the insulating member having a temporary locking portion that detachably locks the temperature detection portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Osamu NAKAYAMA, Seishi KIMURA
  • Wiring module
    Patent number: 9831652
    Abstract: A wiring module includes a busbar for connecting between electrode terminals, an external connection busbar to be connected to an external terminal, a resin protector including a first holding portion for holding the busbar and a second holding portion for holding the external connection busbar and a main cover for covering the first holding portion. The main cover includes a first auxiliary cover for covering the second holding portion and a second auxiliary cover connected to the first auxiliary cover via a hinge portion. The first auxiliary cover is provided with an interfered portion for interfering with an interfering portion of the second holding portion as the main cover is mounted on the resin protector, and the first auxiliary cover is automatically rotated and arranged at a predetermined position by the interference of the interfered portion and the interfering portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Osamu Nakayama, Mitsutoshi Morita, Naoki Fukushima, Tetsuya Fujita
  • WIRE HARNESS ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE AND WIRING UNIT
    Publication number: 20170327061
    Abstract: A wire harness attachment structure and a wiring unit that are capable of reducing the amount of work that is needed when attaching a wire harness. The wire harness attachment structure includes: a plate on which a wire harness is to be mounted; and a cover that covers a portion of the wire harness and is fixed to the plate. A locking portion that is provided for the cover is configured to be orientated to face, and to be inserted into, a lock receiving portion that is provided for the plate, and thus the locking portion is locked to the lock receiving portion, and the cover is fixed to the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Kosuke SONE, Tetsuji TANAKA, Osamu NAKAYAMA, Tomohide MAKI
  • STRUCTURE FOR ATTACHING TEMPERATURE DETECTING MEMBER TO BUSBAR, WIRING MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING WIRING MODULE
    Publication number: 20170328783
    Abstract: A busbar (21) is provided for electrically connecting a temperature detecting member 40 to adjacent electrode terminals (12A, 12B) of unit cells (11). The busbar (21) is overlapped with the electrode terminals (12A, 12B) of the unit cells (11). The temperature detecting member (40) includes a plate-like heat transfer plate (42) that is overlapped in an area of the busbar (21) other than an area of the busbar (21) that is to be laser-welded to the electrode terminals (12A, 12B) and is attached to the busbar (21) by laser welding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicants: AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Ryouya Okamoto, Osamu Nakayama
  • STRUCTURE FOR ATTACHING TEMPERATURE DETECTION MEMBER TO BUS BAR AND WIRING MODULE
    Publication number: 20170324225
    Abstract: A structure for attaching a temperature detection member to a bus bar includes: a bus bar that is overlaid on electrode terminals of single-cell batteries each having positive and negative electrode terminals and electrically connects adjacent electrode terminals of the plurality of single-cell batteries; and a temperature detection member configured to detect the temperature of the bus bar, wherein the temperature detection member includes a plate-shaped detection portion, the detection portion being overlaid on a region of the bus bar other than regions overlaid on the electrode terminals, and the detection portion has a crimped piece that is crimped to the bus bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Osamu NAKAYAMA, Ryouya OKAMOTO, Naoki FUKUSHIMA
  • Wiring module, wiring-module intermediary body and method for manufacturing wiring module
    Patent number: 9793028
    Abstract: An insulating protector (15) includes a wire routing section (70), and the wire routing section (70) includes a placement wall (71) having a placement surface (76) on which voltage detection wires (23) are to be placed. The placement wall (71) is formed with a projecting section (77) projecting from the placement surface (76), and a wire mounting section (81) on which the voltage detection wires (23) are to be mounted via a flexible hinge (80) is formed on the tip of the projecting section (77). The voltage detection wires (23) are mounted on the wire mounting section (81) with the wire mounting section (81) oriented to extending in a direction along the placement surface (76). The wire mounting (81) is oriented to extend in a direction intersecting the placement surface (76) by bending the hinge (80) after the voltage detection wires (23) are mounted on the wire mounting section (81).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Osamu Nakayama, Mitsutoshi Morita, Tetsuya Fujita